102. Cornus kousa

Common name(s): Japanese Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood

Plant type: deciduous small tree
Primary method of propagation: seed
Alternate propagation method(s): cutting, layering

Propagation by Cuttings

Cutting type: stem tip
Time of year to take cuttings: spring
Cutting maturity: semi-hardwood
Rooting hormone : IBA TALC 16000 PPM
Rooting environment : intermittent mist
Time to rooting : 6-8 weeks

Propagation by Seed

Time of year to collect seed: autumn
Time of year to sow seed: autumn
Seed treatment : stratify 40F 2-3mo.
Preferred temperature for germination : 70-85 degrees F
Time required for germination : 13-14 weeks
Comment: Seeds collected too late for fall sowing should be stored until sum- mer, then stratified and sown in fall. Mulch seedbeds.

Propagation by Layering

Type of Layering: trench
Time of year to layer: no information
Wounding: no information